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Michele De Lucchi's retrospective opens in deconsecrated Piacenza church

exhibition · 2026-05-01

An exhibition titled 'Michele De Lucchi. With Hands and Mind | Forty Years of Experimentation in Art, Design, and Architecture' launched on April 6 at Volumnia, housed in the historic Sant'Agostino church in Piacenza. Curated by Paola Nicolin, the display celebrates four decades of Michele De Lucchi’s contributions, featuring architectural models, exclusive designs from Produzione Privata, drawings, and sculptures. The exhibition categorizes works into handmade pieces and artisan creations, showcasing De Lucchi’s interdisciplinary approach. Notable items include the acclaimed Tolomeo lamp, a Compasso d’Oro recipient, and a new yellow Murano vase named 'Agostino.' The exhibit runs through June 29.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Volumnia in ex-church Sant'Agostino, Piacenza
  • Curated by Paola Nicolin
  • Covers 40 years of Michele De Lucchi's work
  • Includes Produzione Privata objects, architectural models, drawings, sculptures
  • Produzione Privata founded in 1990 by De Lucchi and Sibylle Kicherer
  • New vase 'Agostino' in Murano glass by Enrica de Micheli
  • Nico Vascellari's 'deconstructed nest' included
  • Open from April 6 to June 29, 2024

Entities

Artists

  • Michele De Lucchi
  • Paola Nicolin
  • Sibylle Kicherer
  • Ettore Sottsass
  • Andrea Branzi
  • Alessandro Mendini
  • Nico Vascellari
  • Enrica de Micheli

Institutions

  • Volumnia
  • Produzione Privata
  • Memphis
  • Artemide
  • Olivetti
  • Domus
  • Palazzo delle Esposizioni di Roma
  • Triennale di Milano
  • Fondazione Cini di Venezia

Locations

  • Piacenza
  • Italy
  • Murano
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Venice

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